Printing SA is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa not to sign the Copyright Bill, believing it will have unintended and detrimental consequences. South Africa’s exports to the USA are at stake, triggered by the Copyright Bill. The Copyright Bill is with the President waiting to be signed into law, which will affect the intellectual property rights […]
Launched in 1991, the FESPA Awards is the longest running awards in the speciality print industry. Printing SA members can have their entry couriered free of charge from Printing SA’s national office. Please have your projects dropped off/couriered to Printing SA’s national office by 4 November 2019. Address: 575 Lupton Drive, Halfway House Midrand, Gauteng. Enter […]
In the spirit of International Print Day, held this year on 23 October, Samantha Choles – writing for the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) – says that with research the world over pointing to a resurgence of paper and print, from planners to paperbacks, we are enticed away from the touchscreen to the […]
The sponsors for the upcoming Printing SA Africa Conference have been announced. The event will take place on 11 and 12 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng. Sponsors include: • FP&M SETA – main sponsor. • FESPA – main sponsor. • Novus Holdings – Gold. • Agility Health – Silver. • Heidelberg – […]
Ministers, industry experts and stakeholders will be discussing the vital role of the print industry and debating the future of the industry in light of the ever changing landscape due to technological advancements taking place around the world. These topics will be addressed at the upcoming 6th annual Printing SA Africa Conference, which will be […]
The Africa Print Expo is coming up soon – taking place from 11-13 September at Gallagher Convention Centre. Take advantage of our educational features including the Printing SA Africa Conference and more. Visitors can explore the latest technologies and trends in digital printing presses, binding equipment, digital packaging solutions, screen printing, digital textile printing, finishing […]
The Printing SA Annual Dinner will take place on 12 September 2019. Enjoy dinner while experiencing the energy and vibrance of our industry, as we prepare for the 4th Industrial Revolution changes. The organisation invites you to have your say and vote for your award winners, who will be announced at the dinner. These are […]
Printing SA embraces this moment and the opportunity to invite role players from the print, packaging, silkscreen, design, government and all industry stakeholders in the value chain including unions and the media to unpack the vital role that the industry plays and to debate the future of the industry in light of the ever changing […]
The FP&M SETA, in partnership with Printing SA, has compiled a questionnaire with industry stakeholders to help determine and verify the current composition of the printing and packaging industry. This information gathering is the first stage of a broader vision to establish an industry strategy that would result in sustainable industry growth and competitiveness. In […]
Common inaccuracies about print and paper are still a major issue for the industry. These misconceptions are further reinforced by financial organisations, utility companies and many other service providers, as they increasingly encourage their customers to switch to electronic bills and statements. Instead of focusing on the potential cost savings of digital, often the incentive […]
